Practicum

Fathers and Mothers: God’s Chosen Educators

June 26–27, 2026 at Zion Lutheran in Nampa, ID

Explore the Christian foundations of education and learn tools for educating children in the home and in schools. Presentations by Rev. Dr. Harold Ristau, Rev. Andrew Richard, Rev. Shawn Barnett, Rev. Marcus Williams, and Rev. Sean Rippy.

Registration Opens May 1

Presentations

Rev. Shawn Barnett: With the Grain: Pedagogy And Nature
Rev. Sean Rippy: The Role of Parents and Schools in Education
Rev. Marcus Williams: On Choosing Good Friends
Rev. Dr. Harold Ristau: Worship in the Home
Banquet Presenter: Rev. Andrew Richard: Lords, Ladies, and Bread-Eaters: Enjoy a bite of bread and a rollicking linguistic trip as Pastor Richard guides you in an exploration of the complementary duties of men and women in education.

Conference Ticket Prices

Includes all conference presentations, events, and two meals.

$40 per individual
$55 Individual with childcare
$65 per couple
$75 per family (Includes two adult conference tickets, and childcare)
$15 Student ticket

Schedule

Friday, June 26

Noon - 1:00 pm Check in, Childcare Drop Off
1:15 pm - 1:45 Vespers
2:00 - 3:00 pm First Keynote: Rev. Shawn Barnett With the Grain: Pedagogy and Nature
3:15 - 4:15 pm Second Keynote: Rev Sean Rippy The Role of Parents and Schools in Education
4:15 - 5:15pm Zion Lutheran School - Social Hour
5:15 - 6:45pm Banquet with Presentation by Rev. Andrew Richard Lords, Ladies, and Bread-Eaters:
6:45 - 7:45pm Ice Cream Social
7:45 - 8:00pm Compline

Saturday, June 27

8:00am - 8:30am Childcare Drop-off, Check-out Vendors
8:30am - 9:00am - Matins
9:15am - 10:15am - Third Keynote: Rev. Marcus Williams On Choosing Good Friends
10:15am - 10:30 Break, Coffee, Vendors
10:30am - 11:30pm Fourth Keynote: Rev. Dr. Harold Ristau Worship in the Home
11:45pm - 1:15 Lunch and Keynote Q&A
1:15 - 1:30pm Itinerarium and Dismissal

Hosted by: Zion Lutheran Church